We have stayed at the moat house annually for many years but we hadn't been for two years. It felt good to return, its a lovely comfortable hotel and the room was pleasant. An enjoyable night5s stay.

Victoria,
United Kingdom

Staff were friendly and helpful, rooms very warm,breakfast was excellent.
Bar and restaurant were exceptional

Town,
United Kingdom

Friendly helpful staff. Fantastic varied menu for room service although ate in the bar and had fantastic desert!! Lemon meringue creme brullee💕. Wonderful location . Two weddings when we stayed but didn’t hear a thing when we were in our room. Will be back .

Janet,
United Kingdom

Big, positive surprise. Staff, helpful and interested and dealt with issues that arose - like no hot water in bathroom. Menu extremely imaginative.

Gerard,
United Kingdom

Fab stay fab staff and restaurant, the room was a little hot but everything else was superb and we would highly recommend the venue and hotel and we will most definitely be visiting again. Thankyou moat house for a wonderful time.

Jennifer,
United Kingdom

The old style feel of this hotel with a lovely bar and wildlife on the canal. Staff were very pleasant and it was very good value, especially with the breakfast included

The setting is lovely with the canal behind and the pond in front. The location is very good. 5 minutes from the motorway junction. The orangery restaurant is a lovely design with views directly onto the canal. The bar is in the old part of the building and has beams and a log fire. The room and bed were spacious. Also very quiet even with a wedding party. Bar meal very tasty, good value and service.

This Grade II listed, 15th-century manor house offers four-star, luxury rooms and award-winning dining in an idyllic location by the Worcestershire and Staffordshire canal.

The hotel Restaurant boasts 2 AA rosettes and offers a wide variety of menus including an á la carte and lunch menu. Guests can also enjoy the countryside and canal views from the bright and airy conservatory.

The Moat House also includes the warm, informal Brasserie Bar, with 14th-century beams and decoration, log fires, and lakeside picnic tables.

Rooms at The Moat House include luxury furnishing, private en suite bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. Guests are also provided with TVs, hairdryers, and tea and coffee-making facilities.

The Moat House is situated in the rural village of Acton Trussell. The town of Stafford and Stafford Rail Station are just 10 minutes’ drive away, while Stafford Castle and the M6 motorway are only 10 minutes away by car.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Stafford! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Stafford! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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The Moat House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 2 Aug 2005.

Most popular landmarks

Closest airports

Birmingham Airport
25.9 miles

East Midlands Airport
32.5 miles

Manchester Airport
42.5 miles

What travellers love about this location

10
“I particularly like eating breakfast in the comfortable dining room overlooking the canal on which people are busying themselves with barges and boats. Rooms are generally large and comfortable, if a little old-fashioned. The staff have always been excellent. Although very convenient as a stopover when travelling along the M6, there is no discernible traffic noise at night. Take your time when driving along the country lane that leads from the motorway junction to the hotel – you never know what is coming round the corner! Recommended.”

Alan
United Kingdom

10
“Great food.
Excellent and convenient location.”

Matthew
United Kingdom

9.6
“We loved the location and surroundings. Our toddler particularly enjoyed watching the boats and ducks on the canal whilst we ate breakfast.”

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What guests loved the most:

“Restaurant food and service excellent.
Comfortable bed and pillows”

Doreen
United Kingdom

“The staff was very friendly and the food was amazing”

Christopher
United Kingdom

“We have stayed at the moat house annually for many years but we hadn't been for two years. It felt good to return, its a lovely comfortable hotel and the room was pleasant. An enjoyable night5s stay.”

Victoria
United Kingdom

“Staff were friendly and helpful, rooms very warm,breakfast was excellent.
Bar and restaurant were exceptional”

Town
United Kingdom

“Friendly helpful staff. Fantastic varied menu for room service although ate in the bar and had fantastic desert!! Lemon meringue creme brullee💕. Wonderful location . Two weddings when we stayed but didn’t hear a thing when we were in our room. Will be back .”

Janet
United Kingdom

“Big, positive surprise. Staff, helpful and interested and dealt with issues that arose - like no hot water in bathroom. Menu extremely imaginative.”

Gerard
United Kingdom

“Fab stay fab staff and restaurant, the room was a little hot but everything else was superb and we would highly recommend the venue and hotel and we will most definitely be visiting again. Thankyou moat house for a wonderful time.”

Jennifer
United Kingdom

“The old style feel of this hotel with a lovely bar and wildlife on the canal. Staff were very pleasant and it was very good value, especially with the breakfast included”

“The setting is lovely with the canal behind and the pond in front. The location is very good. 5 minutes from the motorway junction. The orangery restaurant is a lovely design with views directly onto the canal. The bar is in the old part of the building and has beams and a log fire. The room and bed were spacious. Also very quiet even with a wedding party. Bar meal very tasty, good value and service.”

Janet

눇Friendly helpful staff. Fantastic varied menu for room service although ate in the bar and had fantastic desert!! Lemon meringue creme brullee💕. Wonderful location . Two weddings when we stayed but didn’t hear a thing when we were in our room. Will be back .

Jennifer

눇Fab stay fab staff and restaurant, the room was a little hot but everything else was superb and we would highly recommend the venue and hotel and we will most definitely be visiting again. Thankyou moat house for a wonderful time.